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$115+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Mexico City (MEX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MEX
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Mexico City Benito Juarez are usually found in May or February, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Mexico City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Mexico City (MEX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$237
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$115
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$278

Good round-trip deal

$273 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Mexico City Benito Juarez
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Cheapest flights from San José to Mexico City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Mexico City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/162:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 10/2810:55 amMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/17$238
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/172:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Sun 10/1910:50 amMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 02mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/15$240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/205:30 amSJO - MEX
1 stop4h 25mVolaris Costa Rica
Sat 10/258:45 pmMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 02mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/15$241
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/235:30 amSJO - MEX
1 stop4h 30mVolaris Costa Rica
Wed 11/267:00 pmMEX - SJO
1 stop4h 13mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/15$242
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/154:13 pmSJO - MEX
1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/2210:50 amMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$243
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/122:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 10/1410:50 amMEX - SJO
Nonstop3h 02mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/16$244
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/232:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/610:50 pmMEX - SJO
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$245
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/225:30 amSJO - MEX
1 stop4h 25mVolaris Costa Rica
Sun 10/2610:55 amMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/15$246
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/62:43 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Thu 11/1310:50 amMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/15$247
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/172:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 10/217:00 pmMEX - SJO
1 stop4h 13mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/16$248
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/254:48 pmSJO - MEX
Nonstop2h 57mVolaris Costa Rica
Thu 10/3010:55 amMEX - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/15$251

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Mexico City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Mexico City that are best for you.

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San José

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Mexico City

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Depart

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Price

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/20

5:54 pm-1:00 am

1 stop7h 06m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 9/25

3:30 pm-7:27 am

1 stop15h 57m

$301

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/28

5:50 pm-1:00 am

1 stop7h 10m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 12/2

2:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop7h 05m

$317

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/27

5:50 pm-1:00 am

1 stop7h 10m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 12/2

3:30 pm-7:10 am

1 stop15h 40m

$317

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/27

11:00 am-12:15 am

1 stop13h 15m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 11/29

2:00 am-8:19 am

1 stop6h 19m

$326

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/9

10:58 am-10:05 pm

1 stop11h 07m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 10/12

5:50 am-1:54 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$326

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/20

5:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 25m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 11/29

1:20 am-8:19 am

1 stop6h 59m

$326

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/8

10:08 am-12:15 am

1 stop14h 07m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 11/15

3:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop5h 55m

$332

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/6

10:08 am-10:05 pm

1 stop11h 57m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Tue 2/17

3:30 pm-8:21 am

1 stop16h 51m

$337

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/16

4:08 am-7:20 pm

1 stop15h 12m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 1/1

3:30 pm-7:06 am

1 stop15h 36m

$348

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/30

5:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$116

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The best insider tips for San José to Mexico City flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San José to Mexico City trip
Airports
SJO

Leave for SJO with sufficient time to clear security. Self-check kiosks and baggage drop-off are available, but aim to arrive 3 hours before your flight.

Read more about SJOby Marisa Garcia
MEX

For a quick trip to downtown Mexico City from MEX, Uber is reliable and cheaper than taxis. Follow app instructions for pick-up locations.

Read more about MEXby Brandon Schultz
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MEX

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on SJO

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Mexico City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mexico City from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Mexico City

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Mexico City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José, San José Province to Mexico City, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Mexico City?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Mexico City (average of $387). Flying from San José, San José Province to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to MEX?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Mexico City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

When flying from San José, San José Province to Mexico City, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 32% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Mexico City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Mexico City. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Mexico City flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José, San José Province to Mexico City?

Reviews of airlines servicing Mexico City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mexico City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Mexico City. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, Aeromexico, and Avianca from San José to Mexico City have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,696 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,436 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,154 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,533 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Mexico City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to Mexico City?

    If you wish to fly to Mexico City from San José, then you need to book flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Mexico City Benito Juarez. There are 5 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Benito Juarez (MEX) per day to choose from. Flights to Mexico City from Juan Santamaria Intl are available from 5 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 57m is how long a nonstop flight from San José to Mexico City Benito Juarez typically takes.

  • How popular is this San José, San José Province to Mexico City flight route?

    Within the past month, 30 users have taken a look at flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Mexico City Benito Juarez.

  • How long is the flight from San José, San José Province to Mexico City?

    A quick flight from San José, San José Province to Mexico City can take about 7h 06m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $301. San José, San José Province and Mexico City are separated by a distance of 1186 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Mexico City round-trip?

    Flying on Volaris is currently your cheapest option to Mexico City, with prices starting at $158. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Volaris Costa Rica and Aeromexico, with the lowest prices starting at $198 and $204, respectively. Volaris is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San José, San José Province to Mexico City?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San José, San José Province to Mexico City on time: LATAM Airlines (100%), Air France (93%), Aeromexico (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Mexico City?

    The cheapest flight price from San José, San José Province to Mexico City is $103. On average you can expect to pay $457. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Mexico City Benito Juarez), can usually be booked for $196.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San José, San José Province to Mexico City?

    Most of the time, San José, San José Province to Mexico City flights that have layovers will stop in Panama City.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Panama City?

    Most Panama City visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal can be visited by traveling about 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Those on a layover in Panama City in need of a rental car can book one at Panama City Tocumen Intl for about $12.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San José, San José Province to Mexico City flights?

    Of the flights from San José, San José Province to Mexico City that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Guatemala City.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Mexico City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Mexico City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Mexico City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Mexico City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Mexico City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Mexico City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Mexico City?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Mexico City (average of $387). Flying from San José, San José Province to Mexico City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from San José to Mexico City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San José to Mexico City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$158Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$198Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$204Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$248Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$259Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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